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Arabian Drilling secures land rig extensions for $373 million

 Arabian Drilling has secured three land rig contract extensions in Saudi Arabia worth USD 373 million, extending its backlog by 25 rig years, the company announced on Tuesday. Of the rigs subject to extensions, one is currently operational, and another is projected to begin operations by the end of January 2026. A third is currently under […]

Saudi Arabia’s ADES to acquire Shelf Drilling in all-cash deal

“With this transaction, we reinforce our position as a market leader in shallow-water offshore drilling, offering superior services to our client base alongside enhanced scale, asset quality and operational reach,’ said ADES CEO Mohamed Farouk. “The transaction is supported by Shelf Drilling’s USD 1.5 billion firm backlog and provides access to key regions with solid growth prospects.”